Write a detailed note on the Shunga Empire.
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- The Shunga Empire was founded by Pushyamitra Shunga.
- The Shunga Empire extended from Magadha in the east to Sialkot (Punjab) in the west as well as the Himalayas in the North to Vidarbha in the south.
- Pushyamitra established a second capital at Vidisha although Pataliputra was the main capital. Pushyamitra was valiant and ambitious.
- He strengthened his rule in the provinces of Kosala, Vatsa, Avanti, etc.
- Later he conquered the lost provinces of the Magadha empire up to Sialkot.
- The Greek king Demetrius was repelled by Pushyamitra.
- After establishing his rule over North India and some parts of South India he performed the Ashwamedha sacrifice twice.
- Sanskrit was encouraged. Many texts were reviewed. The Manusmriti was composed during this period.
- Along with literature, art was encouraged for e.g., the Sanchi and Bharhut stupas and the Garuda pillar at Besnagar are excellent examples of art during this period.
- Sculptural art widened its horizons and districted the life of common people on a large scale.
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